If you drive a BMW 6 cylinder vehicle 1993-2006 your Vanos (variable valve timing unit) is most likely failing. The O-rings fitted to the pistons within the Vanos unit wear prematurely because they are constructed of poor quality Buna rubber which is not suited to the elevated temperatures of their location. The seals fail and lead to Vanos unit failure. BMW do not provide replacement seals, they do provide complete Vanos units at vast expense but these again are fitted with the same poor quality seals that will fail again.
By installing our improved design Viton seals and PTFE rings you will restore your Vanos unit to full health. Our seals are specifically designed for the environment in which they are fitted, well suited to the vast temperature range of the Vanos unit, constructed from improved materials designed to last. Our seals and piston rings have undergone extensive testing and will not deteriorate over time like the OEM part, designed to last the lifetime of your vehicle. Our product will restore your Vanos unit resolving the common symptoms which occur with failure noted above.
BMW DUAL VANOS REPAIR SET KIT E46 E39 E60 E61 E38 E65 E66 E36 E85 E83 E53 Installation Instructions - YouTube
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Compatible with BMW 6-cylinder engines M52TU, M56, and M54
5 series E39 - 99-03 E60/E61 - 02-05
7 series E38 - 98-01 E65/E66 - 02-05
Z3 E36 98-02
Z4 E85 02-05
X3 E83 03-06
X5 E53 00-06
3 series E46 - 98-05
4x Replacement seals and wear rings to repair both pistons
1x RTV sealant for resealing the valve cover
9x Replacement bolts and washers
1x Inner Vanos Gasket
2x Plastic plugs with the smaller o-rings
2x Piston Bolts
2x Plugs to replace the piston plug bolts and seals
This kit also comes complete with all gaskets required to complete the repair:
15pc 11121437395 BMW Cylinder Head Bolt Seals
1pc 11129070990 BMW Valve Cover Gasket Set
1pc 11361433817 BMW Vanos Cylinder Head Gasket
2Pc 32411093596 BMW Hose Sealing Washers
All gaskets are sourced from Elring or Reinz, not poor quality copys which will fail.
For vanos kits without the gaskets or rattle rings please visit our eBay store
Install our upgraded Viton seals, PTFE rings and rattle rings and restore your Vanos unit to full health for good. Designed to last the lifetime of your vehicle not the length of the manufacturer's warranty! Precision made from the correct improved materials, machined to fractions of a MM to provide the perfect seal.